Physical Education Blog

Before holiday break 3rd – 6th graders explored health and skill related components of fitness through participating in a variety of activities to exemplify each (and sometimes multiple components).   What does it mean to be physically fit? Is skilled the same as fit? Is fit the same as skilled? Is someone who is fit more at an advantage than someone who is really skilled? Is someone who is really skilled more at an advantage as someone who is fit? What components directly relate to my health and why? How do I improve my fitness? Health Related vs Skill Related … READ MORE »

        What we have been up to: building, cooperating, throwing, volleying, communicating (a lot), working on core strength, participating in some holiday tradition activities, and having fun.   Skyscraper challenge – with a bunch of pool noodles and a limited amount of masking tape, students work with their group to see how high they can build a freestanding structure. Added challenge: the students were given a foam hoop and had to build the structure to support it as high as possible. This activity works on cooperation, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and basic building skills.     Partner trust … READ MORE »